1. Modeling Car Collisions
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Unit 3 Algebra Project
Inspired by:
David Daily
Dean Reese
PowerPoint by:
Crystal Wong
Richard Newton
Modeling Car Collisions

2. Modeling Car Collisions
Objective: Students will solve real world problems using computational modeling. 
Materials Required:
Electric Cars
Yard Sticks
Stop Watches
Computers with NetLogo

4. Focus Standards
Mathematics Focus Standard: Algebra CED 3. Represent constraints by equations or inequalities, and by systems of equations and/or inequalities, and interpret solutions as viable or nonviable options in a modeling context. For example, represent inequalities describing nutritional and cost constraints on combinations of different foods. ★
NGSS Focus Standard: HS PS2 3. Apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes the force on a macroscopic object during a collision.
Computer Science Focus Standard: CT 8. Use modeling and simulation to represent and understand natural phenomena.
CTE Focus Standard: D1.1 Develop information technology-based strategies and project plans to solve specific problems.

5. Essential Question
How can we predict when two cars, traveling towards each other at varying speeds, will collide?